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Improvements to make it easier to claim a Funeral Payment will be brought in next year, the government has announced.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Ffurflen i ymarferwyr meddygol cofrestredig ardystio y gellir rhyddhau rhannau o gorff unigolyn sydd wedi marw i'w amlosgi.
Defnyddiwch y ffurflen hon er mwyn gwneud cais i amlosgi corff baban marw-anedig.
Employment Tribunal decision.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today launched an in-depth market investigation into the funerals sector.
From tomorrow (Wednesday 8th April), financial support helping families meet the costs of funeral expenses such as coffins and funeral directors’ fees will increase from £700 to £1,000.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
The government has confirmed payments of benefits due to land in accounts on Monday 19 September will be made early.
The following ceremonies and events are taking place today (Thursday 15 September 2022) across the country to allow people to pay tribute to the life of Her Majesty The Queen and mark the Accession of His Majesty King Charles III.
First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
The CMA investigated and cleared the anticipated acquisition by Central England Co-operative Limited of part of the funerals business of The Midcounties Co-operative Limited.
Last month the nation stopped to say farewell to Her Majesty The Queen. We look back at the role of the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP), who were among the many forces deployed to support Operation London Bridge during the...
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The CMA is consulting on a major funerals probe because of concerns over large price hikes, hitting people at their most vulnerable.
The government will consult on tougher regulation for the pre-paid funeral plan sector to protect the elderly and their families.
Employment Tribunal decision
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